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Saturday, May 18, 2013

As fall/winter/rain/spring comes to a close I have realized first hand how crazy Kentucky weather can be. Within the last week I've laid out, bundled up and got soaked. So weird! As we quickly approach what should be an amazing spring and summer, I have been quickly trying to add color to my wardrobe. It is getting better and better by the day. I wanted to share with y'all some of my outfits from the last 6 months or so. Some you may have seen and some may be new, i'll break each one down best I can. Don't be shocked to see Walmart or Target on there, love them both!

Thursday, May 2, 2013

After moving to Kentucky, horse racing just naturally became a part of my life. This also applies to bourbon which has not been as easy to assimilate to. My first time to Keeneland was a blast! We went with our friends Ben and Brittany. Had a chance to chat and tailgate a bit before we entered. Going on a Sunday is a much different experience, from what I have heard. It wasn't as busy and the crowd was very diverse. That particular Sunday was Horses For Hope, a breast cancer foundation fundraiser. In honor of this and my grandmother who is a survivor, we wore pink! Here are some shots from the day:

Brittany and I...

Jason and I, all pink!

Ben and Brittany, cuties!

Keeneland drinks!

Right before our first race...

Beautiful track!

Close up!

Keeneland was amazing but I have always wanted to go to Churchill Downs, I mean the Derby is an iconic event for everyone! Particularly for fashionistas and folks of the south. Jason's brother is engaged to a sweet young woman named Brittany and Saturday was her birthday. Her family invited us to the opening night of Churchill Downs and I could NOT have been more excited. Below are some shots from our evening...

Everyone outside of Churchill...

J and I all dressed up...

He is so stinkin cute!

All smiles at the races...

Gentlemen of the group...

I love you!

So what are my top things about going to the races?

1. Know what you want to spend on betting and if you win, keep those winnings!

2. Make sure you drink the signature drink, for Churchill that was a Lilly for me. Came in a beautiful glass to take home as well.

3. Dress to the nines, even if not everyone around you does. It's fun!

4. If you are attending during the day, wear a hat! Where else can you wear a hat and feel amazing?

5. Unless you are in the jockey suites and heels are a must have for your outfit, wear flats!

6. Go with friends you know you will have fun with!

7. Eat before somewhere filling, you will still end up eating there but at least go in full.

Most of all, enjoy the races! It was truly an amazing experience. One thing checked off of my Kentucky bucket list!

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"For God so loved the world that He sent His only begotten Son; that whosoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life." -- John 3:16

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"Growing up Southern is a privilege, really. It's more than where you're born, it's an idea and state of mind that seems imparted at birth. Its more than loving fried chicken, football, beer, and country music. Its being hospitable and devoted to screen porches, magnolias, red velvet cake, Coca-Cola... and each other. We don't become Southern- we're born that way."

-Hank Williams Jr.

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"Can't died last week in the poor house. We don't say can't in this family," My Grandfather.